Fiorentina Stalemate Puts Brakes on Euro Push

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Fiorentina were held to a 0-0 draw by Chievo on Saturday which kept them in fifth place in Serie A and facing a potentially tortuous route in next season's Europa League.

Fiorentina are four points behind Inter Milan who face Lazio on Sunday where the result could be crucial -- a fourth-place finish in Serie A guarantees a group phase spot in the Europa League but a fifth-place means featuring in two preliminary rounds.

Chievo had the best chances on Saturday with Nicola Rigoni hitting the post in the 57th minute and Antonio Floro Flores twice squandering good openings.

On Sunday, champions Juventus will celebrate their fifth consecutive title in front of their own fans when struggling Carpi are the visitors.

Juventus have won 24 matches and drawn one since their last defeat.

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